Personal trainings for climate change for the citizens of Helsinki metropolitan area

Citizens, housing companies and small-to-medium enterprises are encouraged to play their part in tackling climate change

October 31, 2018 17:30

Olya Georgieva

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Nearly 70% of Finland’s greenhouse gas emissions are generated by households therefore residents play a key role in a cities’ climate goals. The Helsinki climate training focuses on those activities that make an impact. The mayors of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen are urging the residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area to make climate-friendly choices in their everyday lives. Citizens, housing companies and small-to-medium enterprises are encouraged to play their part in tackling climate change.

Climateinfo, produced by Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority HSY, has developed an online climate training service that anyone can join free of charge. Climate training is meant for all those interested in leading more climate-friendly lives. The training programmes take four weeks each and comprise a weekly letter, training videos, weekly tasks, a closed Facebook group and live chats.